Severe fire at midnight in Nalchity, 6 shops gutted

A severe fire broke out at midnight on March 3, 2026, in the Timirkathi Board Hat market in Dapdapia union, Nalchity, Jhalokathi. Six shops were destroyed, resulting in an estimated loss of 1.5 million BDT. The fire, suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit, was brought under control by the local fire service after one hour.